San Juan South Secondary launched a formidable defense of their boys’ open volleyball title with a commanding performance on January 18, securing three consecutive victories during the opening matches of the 2026 Secondary Schools Volleyball League (SSVL) at Aranguez North Secondary School.
The reigning champions capitalized immediately when opponents Fatima College arrived late from Mucurapo, resulting in an automatic first-set forfeit. San Juan then demonstrated their technical superiority by capturing the second set 25-15 to claim their opening match.
Their second encounter against Presentation College Chaguanas showcased San Juan’s competitive dominance as they secured a decisive straight-sets victory. After winning the first set 25-17, the champions accelerated their performance with a convincing 25-10 second-set triumph.
The day’s most anticipated match saw San Juan confront Naparima College, who had themselves recorded impressive victories against both Fatima and Presentation. San Juan asserted their championship credentials with a dominant 25-11 first-set performance before overcoming a more determined Naparima challenge to claim the second set 25-19.
Naparima College demonstrated significant promise throughout the competition, beginning with a straight-sets victory against Presentation (25-10, 25-18) followed by a dramatic three-set thriller against Fatima. After splitting the first two sets (25-18, 17-25), Naparima displayed remarkable composure to edge the decisive third set 15-14.
Fatima College salvaged their tournament performance with a straight-sets victory against Presentation, overcoming determined resistance to secure the match 25-18, 25-23.
The SSVL competition continues at the Eastern Regional Indoor Sport Arena in Tacarigua with girls’ under-15 category matches, where International School of Port of Spain will begin their title defense.